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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Lorry driver and attendant arrested with RM13.45m contraband cigarettes
SEPANG: A lorry driver and his attendant were arrested with suspected contraband cigarettes worth RM13.45 million at the MEX Toll Plaza on the KL-Putrajaya Expressway. Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the arrest of the two local men, aged 35 and 38, on August 3. The suspects were intercepted while driving a bonded Hino truck at 2.30 pm. Police discovered 566 master cases of illicit cigarettes during the vehicle inspection. Each master case contained 50 cartons of cigarettes of various brands. Apart from the cigarettes, authorities seized the Hino truck, two mobile phones, and four delivery order sheets. Both suspects had prior criminal records and histories of drug abuse. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. Offenders face fines of at least 10 times the customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is higher. They may also be imprisoned for six months to five years if convicted. The two men were charged at the Sepang Magistrate's Court on August 7. Their case is set for mention on September 9. Shazeli praised the police for their commitment in combating smuggling activities. He highlighted the role of Bukit Aman's Department of Internal Security and Public Order in the operation. The joint effort also targets wildlife crime alongside contraband smuggling. - Bernama
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
PDRM Conducts Security Simulation Ahead Of 46th ASEAN Summit
Deputy Director (Operations) of the Department of Internal Security and Public Order (KDNKA), DCP M. V. Srikumar Madhavan Nair, conducts a security simulation exercise in preparation for the 46th ASEAN Summit, which is set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from May 26 to 27. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED Security personnel carry out a security simulation exercise in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, which will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from May 26 to 27. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED Security personnel carry out a security simulation exercise in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, which will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from May 26 to 27. -- fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is conducting a security simulation exercise in preparation for the 46th ASEAN Summit, which will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), beginning May 23 with a senior officials' meeting. A check by Bernama found that the simulation, involving the convoy of vehicles of the delegation and the country leaders, was conducted based on actual movement schedules, with personnel on duty around the clock from the beginning of this week until May 30. Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order (Operations) deputy director DCP M.V. Sri Kumar said that more than 6,200 officers and personnel have been assigned for duty throughout the summit period, with the number expected to increase as needed. 'In addition to route control, personnel are also tasked with monitoring movement and overseeing security preparations, including the use of metal detectors and facial recognition technology,' he said when met during the exercise at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. In addition, Sri Kumar urged the public to understand the significance of this national event, and to cooperate fully with the authorities. 'We are only implementing phased road closures for a week, to ensure the smooth running and safety of the event,' he said. He also advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in and around the capital, during this period. The 46th ASEAN Summit will begin with senior officials' meetings on May 23, followed by ministerial-level meetings on May 25, while the leaders' summit will commence on May 26. Themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', the summit aims to serve as a foundation for regional and global engagement. Malaysia is committed to strengthening ASEAN centrality, fostering economic cooperation, and championing the principles of inclusivity and sustainability.
